# Boats & Motors **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/utah-fishing-forum/boats-motors/272.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Sharrow Prop](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/sharrow-prop/327273)
**Author:** [@Bduck](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bduck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/sharrow-prop/327273 "2025-10-14T12:21:37Z")
Since Zip Wakes didn’t catch anyone’s attention maybe this next product will, only if you have a spare $5G to spend. Dubob? I don’t know how much longer I’ll have my boat battling physical & health issues, if could back … --- ## [Fuel transfer pump](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fuel-transfer-pump/327184)
**Author:** [@RockyRaab2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/RockyRaab2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fuel-transfer-pump/327184 "2025-08-24T17:06:06Z")
The last time I went fishing, I wanted to refill my gas tank after I’d put the boat into my storage unit. While trying to manhandle a 5-gal can in the dark and fill my tank with a funnel, I managed to spill a quart or so… --- ## [After expensive repairs at shops, learned lessons the hard way!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/after-expensive-repairs-at-shops-learned-lessons-the-hard-way/327113)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/after-expensive-repairs-at-shops-learned-lessons-the-hard-way/327113 "2025-08-12T12:04:23Z")
I got four non-vehicle motors that ALL needed service: lawn mowers (John Deere, walk-behind); 40 hp and 2.5 hp boat motors. I’m talking over a grand for non-starting! Culprit: old gas left in each most likely the problem… --- ## [Wonky Trollmaster](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/wonky-trollmaster/326973)
**Author:** [@Super\_Dave](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Super_Dave)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/wonky-trollmaster/326973 "2025-06-04T19:27:48Z")
Having some issues with my Trollmaster Pro 3 on my Honda 9.9. I’ve tried replacing the servo with a couple that I bought at the hobby store but both causing issues. With remote turned up high, the servo won’t hold a th… --- ## [Vinyl Curtains](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/vinyl-curtains/326501)
**Author:** [@Bduck](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bduck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/vinyl-curtains/326501 "2024-11-12T00:25:57Z")
I have had issues with snapping in place my vinyl curtains over the years during cold weather. When I had new ones made the first winter use wasn’t too bad, but since they have shrunk making it difficult to stretch to th… --- ## [Kayak DMV question](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/kayak-dmv-question/325863)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/kayak-dmv-question/325863 "2024-04-13T18:42:01Z")
I just bought the Ascend 133X from Cabela’s. I’m going to have an electric trolling motor on it so I will need to get it licensed. My question is should I expect any surprises when I go to the DMV or is the process prett… --- ## [24 Volt system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/24-volt-system/325818)
**Author:** [@utfyrfytr](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/utfyrfytr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/24-volt-system/325818 "2024-03-16T15:08:36Z")
I’m upgrading to a 24V trolling motor. I admit I’m not the sharpest tack in the box when it comes to wiring so my question is. Will I now have to run all of my 12V items off of my starting battery? Thanks for any help … --- ## [The New H2 Yamaha Outboard](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/the-new-h2-yamaha-outboard/325797)
**Author:** [@Bduck](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bduck)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/the-new-h2-yamaha-outboard/325797 "2024-02-27T14:35:46Z")
Start digging deep into the pockets. This will give a whole new meaning to Marine. My curiosity will be “How Much”. Next, once this gets on the market in use, what is the lifespan? Yamaha hydrogen combustion outboard br… --- ## [Fuel used in your boat](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fuel-used-in-your-boat/325561)
**Author:** [@Bduck](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bduck)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fuel-used-in-your-boat/325561 "2024-01-22T17:24:45Z")
\](Lucas Oil Treatment — Postimages) \* This a good video explaining ethanol gas & moisture conditions What Fuel Do YOU Put In YOUR Boat? (youtube.com) --- ## [Launch & Retrieve Latch](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/launch-retrieve-latch/325435)
**Author:** [@Bduck](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bduck)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/launch-retrieve-latch/325435 "2023-11-08T14:45:13Z")
I’ve been looking at this for a short while now finding this to be a simple system. Has anyone seen or even have this launch & retrieve system? I’m in the tempted mode since I mostly do a launch as a loner. Launch and R… --- ## [Boat Floor Replacement](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/boat-floor-replacement/324539)
**Author:** [@mjlevie](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/mjlevie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/boat-floor-replacement/324539 "2023-10-22T21:08:19Z")
The floor in my boat is rotted and I need to replace it. Does anyone know where I can get marine grade plywood locally? --- ## [Boat Trailer Axel Advice](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/boat-trailer-axel-advice/325391)
**Author:** [@SkunkedAgain](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/SkunkedAgain)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/boat-trailer-axel-advice/325391 "2023-10-19T14:02:28Z")
\*So I had my wheel bearing go out on my boat trailer and by the time I got to a safe spot it had really jacked up the bearing seats… So it appears the outer bearing won’t be securely tight to the axel shaft if I was to r… --- ## [36V MinnKotta Terrova Parts.](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/36v-minnkotta-terrova-parts/325057)
**Author:** [@obifishkenobi](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/obifishkenobi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/36v-minnkotta-terrova-parts/325057 "2023-07-06T01:57:07Z")
\](IMG 1219 — Postimages) --- ## [Nice surprise at Dmv](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/nice-surprise-at-dmv/324635)
**Author:** [@EyLayo](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/EyLayo)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/nice-surprise-at-dmv/324635 "2023-04-06T23:23:07Z")
Made a trip to my favorite guv building yesterday. To my surprise they now are issuing non expiring boat trailer plates. Only cost 7 bucks and it’s good to go til I decide to sell it. I asked about ones already titled an… --- ## [Any electrical engineers on here?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/any-electrical-engineers-on-here/324626)
**Author:** [@EyLayo](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/EyLayo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/any-electrical-engineers-on-here/324626 "2023-04-03T13:55:56Z")
I’m wanting to reorganize/ update a switch panel on my boat. I’ve been doing the 'Tube diy research route so far. Things look fairly straightforward to this point, but I know wiring sometimes can be fouled up by 1 wrong … --- ## [2024 MUSSEL-AWARE BOATER PROGRAM](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/2024-mussel-aware-boater-program/318827)
**Author:** [@wiperhunter2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/wiperhunter2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/2024-mussel-aware-boater-program/318827 "2023-01-03T22:42:30Z")
Here is a link to the test: --- ## [Mobile boat mechanic](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/mobile-boat-mechanic/324013)
**Author:** [@Kent](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Kent)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/mobile-boat-mechanic/324013 "2022-10-24T23:04:45Z")
Does anyone know of a mobile boat mechanic that would work on my boat near Bountiful? My trim motor is working, but raises the outboard really slowly, until it raises it a couple inches and then it works great. I hate … --- ## [Boat pedestal advice](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/boat-pedestal-advice/323956)
**Author:** [@Kent](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Kent)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/boat-pedestal-advice/323956 "2022-10-10T00:19:45Z")
The driver’s seat, on my boat, is adjustable forward and back but cannot be turned around to face the rear of the boat. It would be more comfortable, when sturgeon fishing, if it could be turned to face the rear. I am c… --- ## [Battery help](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/battery-help/323881)
**Author:** [@Redrebel](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Redrebel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/battery-help/323881 "2022-09-11T15:17:36Z")
I’m opening the can of worms on the topic of trolling motor batteries. I recently started having I wouldn’t say issues but I would say the performance hasn’t been the best on my trolling motor batteries. I have 2 12v in … --- ## [Jordonelle shakedown cruise](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/jordonelle-shakedown-cruise/323851)
**Author:** [@Gone\_Forever](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Gone_Forever)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/jordonelle-shakedown-cruise/323851 "2022-09-05T01:22:23Z")
Decided that I could not get a good assesment of how the motor on my recently refurbished boat unless I was on a lake, so off to J for an afternoon of giving it a shakedown cruise and see what else needs doing. Launch w… --- ## [Sonar help](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/sonar-help/323849)
**Author:** [@catchinon](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/catchinon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/sonar-help/323849 "2022-09-01T05:21:05Z")
I have a Humminbird 596cHD. Last time I used it the screen went weird, displaying a lot of vertical lines, like a coat of many colors. It won’t turn off. Can anyone please help me troubleshoot it? I want to replace it w… --- ## [Broken axle, spindle](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/broken-axle-spindle/322602)
**Author:** [@doitall5000](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/doitall5000)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/broken-axle-spindle/322602 "2022-08-12T06:31:27Z")
Some one had a post for broken axle try- textrail.com. 8014864916 It’s in salt lake @ 1900 w 2300 s --- ## [Fishing Boat Live Well Question?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-boat-live-well-question/323506)
**Author:** [@GrandpaD\_2020](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/GrandpaD_2020)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-boat-live-well-question/323506 "2022-07-19T22:04:47Z")
I have a 1997 Starcraft Superfisherman boat with 3 live wells. The two wells at the bow appear to run off the same 3 way rocker switch to fill water into the wells. The well at the Stern also has a 3 way rocker switch. … --- ## [Elevation and Boat Speed](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/elevation-and-boat-speed/323206)
**Author:** [@BYUHunter](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/BYUHunter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/elevation-and-boat-speed/323206 "2022-05-19T04:35:11Z")
Having grown up at sea level, or close to it, I was spoiled with fast boats. In the Midwest and East Coast, a well equipped multi species like a Lund or Crestliner could easily exceed 50 MPH. My old man had a 22’ Crestli… --- ## [Tilt issue on Evinrude motor](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/tilt-issue-on-evinrude-motor/323262)
**Author:** [@wiperhunter2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/wiperhunter2)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/tilt-issue-on-evinrude-motor/323262 "2022-05-16T12:32:51Z")
Two weeks ago I noticed some fluid leaking out of the ram cylinder on my motor’s tilt. I wasn’t having any issues but today when I took the boat out again, it had a hard time raising and again I noticed fluid leaking fro… --- ## [AGM vs lead acid marine batteries](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/agm-vs-lead-acid-marine-batteries/323320)
**Author:** [@trueblue2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/trueblue2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/agm-vs-lead-acid-marine-batteries/323320 "2022-04-22T15:14:23Z")
Looks like I need to replace at least one of two cranking batteries on my boat. Have always used lead acid but it seems like I’m always replacing one or both. Decided to switch to AGM. Their cost is very high now … $4… --- ## [Leave Big motor down?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/leave-big-motor-down/323266)
**Author:** [@Uintaman2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Uintaman2)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/leave-big-motor-down/323266 "2022-04-14T03:27:03Z")
I have a new boat to me, comes with kicker trolling motor, should I leave the 115 Outboard down or lift it?2nd question, when stored, should outboard and kicker put in the down position or up? When trailering always up … --- ## [De-Wintered it today](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/de-wintered-it-today/323268)
**Author:** [@RockyRaab2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/RockyRaab2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/de-wintered-it-today/323268 "2022-04-10T11:55:08Z")
I’m headed to Sand Hollow in a few days, so it was time to check out the \*FAC CZECH \*after the long winter. I keep it in a storage building, so weather issues are minor. First thing I did was check the tire pressure. Oop… --- ## [Motor tune up?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/motor-tune-up/323234)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/motor-tune-up/323234 "2022-04-07T14:38:13Z")
I have a nice 20hp Honda 4 stroke, I bought it last year used and just went straight into using it. Before we get going for this year id like to have it tuned up, oil change, lower unit oil change, new spark plugs, carb … --- ## [Battery for trolling motor](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/battery-for-trolling-motor/323231)
**Author:** [@fishgiver](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/fishgiver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/battery-for-trolling-motor/323231 "2022-04-02T21:16:40Z")
I want to get a battery for my electric motor and wanted to hear from some of you about size , etc. thanks [Previous page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/utah-fishing-forum/boats-motors/272.md) [Next page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/utah-fishing-forum/boats-motors/272.md?page=2)